- Population
- 2.8M
- Area
- 10,689 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Gambian dalasi (GMD)
- Drives on the
- Right
- Domain
- .gm
- Calling code
- +220
Why it sticks
- 1
The smallest country on mainland Africa: a thin strip along the Gambia River, surrounded by Senegal except for its coast.
- 2
Popular legend says its borders were set by how far British gunboats could fire from the river.
- 3
Kunta Kinte from the novel Roots came from here; Kunta Kinteh Island is a UNESCO site.
- 4
The flag is red, blue and green with thin white stripes; the blue stands for the river.
GeoGuessr
GeoGuessr coverage: Unofficial coverage- English signs in an area otherwise surrounded by French-speaking Senegal.
- Flat land along a wide river with mangroves and palm trees.
- Yellow-and-green taxis are common around Serrekunda.
Coverage types
- GeoGuessr coverage: OfficialGoogle Street View in the official GeoGuessr maps
- GeoGuessr coverage: LimitedOnly a few cities or trekker routes
- GeoGuessr coverage: UnofficialUser photospheres only, not in official maps
- GeoGuessr coverage: NoneNo usable Street View coverage